Recognition of Coursework from Abroad
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Recognition of Coursework from Abroad
Creditpoints and Grades – What needs to be considered?
Credit points earned abroad
Credit points earned abroad do not always correspond 1 to 1 to the Oldenburg credit points / the ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
Therefore, they have to be converted. For that, factors have been set.
The credit points/ECTS are then calculated as follows:
Foreign credits x conversion factor = credit points / ECTS
Country | Factor | Example conversion | |
Credits / Units | ECTS | ||
United Kingdom | 0,5 | 10 | 5 |
USA | 2 | 3 | 6 |
A list of set conversion factors will follow.
Grades obtained abroad
The Modified Bavarian Formula is used to convert grades acquired abroad into the German grading system.
The grade value sought in the German grading system is calculated using the following formula:
Nmax−NdNmax−Nmin3+1=Z
Nmax = Top grade on the foreign grading scale
Nd = Note value to be converted, achieved abroad
Nmin = Lower pass mark on the foreign grading scale
Z = Searched note value in the German grading system
The following formula calculator will help you to calculate the grade value you are looking for.
You can find the top grade and bottom pass mark for the respective country in the list Conversion of grades earned abroad.
If the country you are looking for is not yet listed, you will find the relevant information in the anabin database of the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen.
Please enter the following values:
Maximum grade in the foreign grading system | |
Minimum passing grade in the foreign grading system | |
Foreign grade achieved |
Result: |